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Chongqing ranks
#40 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 29.56° N, 106.56° E
Elevation: 289 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Chongqing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Chongqing, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chongqing
Daylight Hours in Chongqing
Chongqing gets 13h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chongqing is at 06:02 and sunset in Chongqing is at 19:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chongqing and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chongqing
What is the current local time in Chongqing?
The live local time in Chongqing is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chongqing currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Chongqing observe daylight saving time?
No. Chongqing stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chongqing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chongqing.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:25 | 06:02 | 12:59 | 16:34 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:26 | 06:03 | 12:59 | 16:34 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:27 | 06:03 | 12:59 | 16:34 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:28 | 06:04 | 12:59 | 16:34 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:28 | 06:04 | 12:59 | 16:35 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:29 | 06:05 | 12:59 | 16:35 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:30 | 06:05 | 13:00 | 16:35 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
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14-day Forecast for Chongqing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chongqing
Sunrise
in Chongqing
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Chongqing
↓
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Dawn
in Chongqing
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Chongqing
8:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chongqing
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:09
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chongqing
How Far Is Chongqing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,107 km | SE (135deg) |
| Singapore | 3,150 km | S (186deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,157 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,591 km | W (259deg) |
| Dubai | 5,047 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,037 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,471 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 8,522 km | NW (319deg) |
Chongqing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chongqing and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 207 km from the antipodal point at 29.6deg S, 73.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chongqing
What time is it in Chongqing right now?
The current local time in Chongqing is 14:04 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Chongqing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chongqing?
Is Chongqing on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chongqing is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chongqing today?
Today in Chongqing: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 19:55, giving 13h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chongqing tonight?
The moon phase over Chongqing tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Chongqing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chongqing, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.